Macie, a ten-month-old, has been presented with many pictures of other infants.She grows bored and does not look long at each of these pictures.When the researchers present the image of an older man, Macie becomes quite attentive and looks much longer at this new image.According to researchers, Macie experiences:

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Macie's increased attention to the new image of an older man suggests that she has experienced dishabituation, which occurs when a new stimulus is presented after habituation to a previous stimulus. In this case, Macie has habituated to the images of other infants but experiences renewed interest in the new image of an older man, indicating dishabituation. Fatigue refers to a decrease in attention or responsiveness due to prolonged exposure to a stimulus, which does not seem to be the case here. Visual preferences may play a role, but the key concept at work in this scenario is habituation and dishabituation.

Macie, a Ten-Month-Old, Has Been Presented with Many Pictures of Other